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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.97, 551.95 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.97, 551.95 and 225.32 is: 310.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.97 : 551.95 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.97/551.95 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.97x = 551.95 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.97x = 124,365.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,365.37/399.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.94

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